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Sen. Chris Murphy: In 2024, It Looked Like Democrats Were Defending "This Version Of Democracy" That Only Benefits Elites


Published on 2025-03-19 09:00:39 - RealClearPolitics
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  • Monday night on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," after a particularly brutal segment for the Democratic Party, Sen. Chris Murphy said the Democratic party is not taking enough risks, allowing Republicans to take the mantle of "government reform,

The article from RealClearPolitics discusses comments made by Senator Chris Murphy on MSNBC's "Inside with Jen Psaki." Murphy highlighted that Democrats have positioned democracy as a central theme for the 2024 election, focusing on defending a version of democracy that includes protecting rights like abortion, voting, and free speech. He criticized Republicans for what he perceives as their efforts to undermine these democratic principles, particularly through actions like gerrymandering and voter suppression. Murphy emphasized that Democrats are not just defending democracy in an abstract sense but are actively working to ensure that the democratic process remains fair and inclusive, contrasting this with what he describes as the GOP's attempts to manipulate electoral outcomes.

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